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AP, NVVN to install solar rooftop systems on all government buildings

Andhra Pradesh has committed to installing solar rooftop systems on all its government buildings by 2025 as part of the PM Surya Ghar scheme. An MoU was signed between NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN) and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd (NREDCAP). In the first phase, 300 MW of solar rooftop systems will be installed. NVVN will oversee installation, operation, and maintenance for 25 years, providing solar power at…

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NCLT approves Sarda Energy’s Rs 22 billion acquisition of SKS Power 

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the acquisition of bankrupt SKS Power Generation by Sarda Energy & Minerals for Rs 22 billion. This acquisition allows Indian banks, which have an exposure of Rs 18.9 billion, to recover their entire amount from the electricity generation firm. SKS Power Generation owns a 600-MW power plant in Chhattisgarh, currently operated by NTPC. The committee of creditors, led by State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of…

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Rajasthan Cabinet approves JV in energy sector

The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved establishing four joint venture companies focused on renewable and thermal power generation and transmission. The Cabinet also approved the development of metro rail projects under a joint venture with the central government, which is in line with the Metro Rail Policy 2017. Following an MoU signed with various central public sector companies on March 10, 2024, the state Cabinet approved the formation of joint ventures…

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NREL to award pooling station tender for 630 MW Barethi solar project by September

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, is developing a 630 MW solar project in Barethi, Chhatarpur district, in Khajuraho. The project, executed under the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) mode, has been sanctioned by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) under the Solar Parks scheme. The land for the project has been transferred to NREL. Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the EPC Package and Pooling Substation Package have been…

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Serentica Renewables’ plans for expansion and diversification

Serentica Renewables, a subsidiary of Vedanta Group, is planning to expand its capacity, aiming to add nearly 2 GW in FY25 with a capital expenditure target of Rs 150 billion. The company currently has 4 GW under construction and plans to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) for an additional 4 GW within the next two quarters. Serentica is also seeking partnerships for an energy storage project and has intentions to enter the green hydrogen sector…

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Key measures for energy sector in India’s Union Budget 2024

The 2024 Union Budget of India introduced significant measures to boost the energy sector, emphasising renewable energy adoption, energy transition, and infrastructure enhancement. Here are the key highlights: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: 10 million households will receive up to 300 units of free electricity monthly, supported by subsidies and concessional loans, with a National Online Portal for streamlined applications. Renewable Energy Funding: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been allocated…

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News Subsections News India Global Socomec launches compact automatic transfer switching equipment September 10, 2024 Socomec India has unveiled its latest innovation, the “ATyS a M” pre-programmed Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE), designed for commercial establishments, high-rise buildings, industries, and sectors like healthcare and hospitality. This… NCT approves TBCB route for Rs 100 billion interstate transmission projects September 10, 2024 The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its 22nd meeting on August 23, 2024, recommended…